More Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has become the latest park to receive the new solar-powered trash cans as the design continues to roll out across Walt Disney World.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom has become the latest Walt Disney World park to welcome the new solar-powered trash cans, continuing a resort-wide rollout.

A Growing Footprint

The cans, which use rooftop solar panels to power built-in compactors, first appeared at EPCOT before spreading to Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and now Animal Kingdom. Each park has received versions styled to suit its surroundings.

Disney has said the design will continue to appear at more locations across the resort.

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More Solar-Powered Trash Cans Arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom

A Growing Footprint

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